This unit applies to web designers and web developers who are involved in the layout and appearance of web pages.
Not applicable.
1. Determine requirements and develop CSS | 1.1 Obtain user requirements for style 1.2 Develop CSS to match user requirements |
2. Use advanced CSS techniques to create web pages | 2.1 Style elements of a web page using advanced CSS techniques 2.2 Position document elements using advanced CSS 2.3 Apply style sheets to multiple pages in a website |
3. Ensure web page and CSS are validated and tested in all major browsers | 3.1 Validate CSS against industry standards 3.2 Test website in various browsers 3.3 Rectify browser differences to ensure website is accessible |
Required skills
analytical skills to identify appropriate CSS rules to be applied to obtain desired result
communication skills to liaise with end users
initiative and enterprise skills to recommend design features
literacy skills to:
follow documented instruction from a supplied guide
interpret workplace instructions and other technical documents
numeracy skills to work with:
document element dimensions
relative and absolute measurements
planning and organisational skills to:
create the CSS in allocated timeframe
plan the layout of the web page
problem-solving skills to:
create web pages that will function in a variety of screen resolutions
resolve browser incompatibilities
research skills to identify latest industry guidelines and make recommendations
learning and literacy skills to keep up-to-date with industry guidelines
technical skills to:
produce valid accessible web pages
use CSS in the most efficient and effective way.
Required knowledge
overview knowledge of design principles
detailed knowledge of:
hypertext markup language (HTML) and eXtensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)
CSS
hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) protocol
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards
techniques to correct browser incompatibilities.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: develop a complex website styled and formatted using CSS create a complex page layout using CSS test web pages in a variety of browsers validate the CSS against industry standards. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs computer aesthetic presentation brief HTML documents to have CSS applied to them internet access to validate the CSS against the W3C variety of browsers. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of CSS rules and how they affect the document styling and layout evaluation of newly created or modified web pages styled using CSS. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Advanced CSS may relate to: | application of browser-specific rules application of layering to achieve desired design application of transparency attribute selectors fluid page layouts new release of CSS rules. |
Industry standards may include: | W3C Web 2.0. |
Browsers may include: | Firefox Google Chrome Internet Explorer Konqueror Lynx Mozilla Netscape Navigator Opera Safari. |
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This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.